Bible Study - verse by verse - 31

Matthew 9:17 Jesus did not come to patch up the old religious system of Judaism with its rules and regulations. If He had, His message would have damaged it. His purpose was to bring in something new, though it had been prophesied for centuries. This new message, the gospel, said that Jesus Christ, God's Son came to earth to offer all people forgiveness of sins and reconciliation with God. The gospel did not fit into the old rigid legalistic system of religion. It needed a fresh start. The message will always remain "new' because it must be accepted and applied in every generation. When we follow Christ, we must be prepared for new ways to live, new ways to look at people, and new ways to serve.
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Matthew 9:18 Mark and Luke say this man's name was Jairus. As ruler of the synagogue, Jairus was responsible for administration - looking after the building, supervising worship, running the school on weekdays, and finding rabbis to teach on the Sabbath.
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Matthew 9:20-22 This woman had suffered for twelve years with bleeding (perhaps a menstrual disorder). In our times of desperation, we don't have to worry about the correct way to reach out to God. Like this woman, we can simply reach out in faith. He will respond.
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Matthew 9:22 God changed a situation that had been a problem for years. Like the leper and the demon-possessed men, this diseased woman was considered unclean. For twelve years she had been one of the "untouchables" and had not been able to lead a normal life. But Jesus changed that and restored her. Sometimes we are tempted to give up on people or situations that have not changed for many years. Gd can change what seems unchangeable, giving new purpose and hope.
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Matthew 9:23-26 The synagogue ruler didn't come to Jesus until his daughter was dead - it was too late for anyone else to help. But Jesus simply went to the girl and raised her! In our lives, Christ can make a difference when it seems too late for anyone else to help. he can bring healing to broken relationships, release from addictive habits, and forgiveness and healing to emotional scars. If your situation looks hopeless, remember that Christ can do the impossible.